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Height : 6.4 cm

Length : 10.8 cm

Width : 5.9 cm



Antique Silversmith’s Iron Anvil – Circa 1890

This authentic silversmith’s anvil, dating to approximately 1890, is a finely crafted iron bench anvil designed for small, precision metalworking tasks. Compact yet substantial, it weighs 564 grams, offering excellent balance and stability for controlled hand work.

Made from solid iron, the anvil reflects the late 19th-century tradition of specialist tools produced for jewelers and silversmiths rather than general blacksmithing. Its modest size was intentionally suited for delicate operations such as planishing, straightening, forming, and light shaping of precious and non-ferrous metals.

The working surfaces show honest age-related wear, consistent with over a century of careful use, adding to its historical character without compromising functionality. The clearly visible maker’s mark further enhances its authenticity and collectability, indicating professional manufacture rather than a later reproduction.

Despite its small footprint, the anvil’s mass provides a reassuring solidity, allowing precise hammer control while minimizing vibration—an essential feature for fine silversmithing work. It would have originally been used on a jeweler’s bench, bench pin, or small stake holder, making it ideal for detailed craftsmanship.

Portugal - Iron - 1850-1900

Working tool Antique - Anvil Bronze Silversmith

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Closing date

30 August

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31 August

Location

Germany

Italy

France

The Netherlands

Belgium

Taiwan

Spain

Poland

Hong Kong

Slovak Republic

Portugal

Japan

United Kingdom

Malta

Sweden

Romania

Denmark

United States

Czech Republic

Austria

Switzerland

Estonia

Finland

Ireland

Latvia

Brand

Macallan

Jack Daniel's

Johnnie Walker

Glenfiddich

Ardbeg

Hibiki

Springbank

Balvenie

Glenmorangie

Karuizawa

Royal Salute

Gouden Carolus

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Single malt whisky

Blended whisky

Japanese whisky

Scotch whisky

Bourbon whiskey

Tennessee whiskey

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Blended malt whisky

Branded merchandise collection

Irish whiskey

Whisky glass

Flask

American whiskey

Single grain whisky

Drinking service

Lighted sign

Blended malt

Rye whisky

Single pot still whiskey

Country of origin

Scotland

Speyside

Islay

Highlands

Campbeltown

Lowlands

Isle of Skye

Orkney

England

Isle of Arran

Unknown

Asia

Norway

Wales

Isle of Raasay

Isle of Mull

Bottle size

70cl

700ml

75cl

750ml

1 Litre

50cl

20cl

4.5 Litres

1.5 Litres

73cl

35cl

37.5cl

2.25 Litres

Material

Glass

Metal

Plastic

Leather

Steel

Crystal

Wood

Cotton

Paper

Condition

Good

As new - unused

Excellent condition: barely used with minimal signs of wear

Good condition - used with small signs of ageing

Excellent

Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes

Period

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1970s

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1960s

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1990-2000

Style

Contemporary

Design

Mid-century modern

Colour

Transparent

Green

Turquoise

Brown

Gold

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Silver

White

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Alcohol Percent List

45.8%

57.1%

46.3%

48.2%

47.8%

48.5%

58.4%

43.8%

51.2%

48.3%

52.5%

54.7%

55.8%

After 2000

1900-2000

Original/ Replica

Original/official

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